The Top Eight Reasons We Wanted to Host
Hosting an exchange student is a rewarding and enriching experience for both the host family and the student. Just take it from the Hudson family, who hosted a French exchange…
Host Family
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American Councils Organized Travel
For students recruited by the following recruitment organization: American Councils, AMIDEAST, iEarn, and IRIS The YES staff at American Councils wishes you a safe and pleasant journey home, which it will be…
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AFS-USA Meet the Students
This site is only available to residents of the United States. To find out more about AFS hosting opportunities in your country, click here.
Virtual Host Families & Peers
Thank you for volunteering to be a host family, facilitator, or peer for our YES & FLEX students! Below are details of each component of our virtual programming. Orientation: You…
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Ramadan Facts
What is Ramadan? The Muslim fast of Ramadan (rahm-ah-dahn) falls in the ninth month on the Islamic lunar calendar and is the month during which Muslims observe fasting (sawm in…
100 Volunteer Hours
One important characteristic of the exchange programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is an emphasize on volunteerism. The spirit of volunteerism has always been the main highlight of…
YES and FLEX Host Family Money Matters
YES and FLEX Student Stipend The YES and FLEX scholarships provide all YES and FLEX students with a monthly stipend of $200 per month, beginning with the first month of…
Tracking claims with GMMI
Balance Billing The claims administrator, GMMI, negotiates with medical providers to reduce their costs even after they have provided the medical service. Medical providers often agree to forgo part of…